US2009060685A1PendingUtilityA1

All-Terrain Log Forwarder

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Assignee: GODFREY HOWARDPriority: Aug 30, 2007Filed: Aug 30, 2007Published: Mar 5, 2009
Est. expiryAug 30, 2027(~1.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Howard Godfrey
A01G 23/006B66C 3/16B66C 1/585
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Abstract

A log forwarder comprising a chassis having two sides, a separate series of rollers mounted substantially along the length of each side of the chassis, each series of rollers having an endless track made substantially of elastomeric material that extends around the rollers so as to contact the ground, with the series of rollers extending the ground contact area and weight distribution substantially along the length of the log forwarder, a flat bed for receiving logs; a covered cab; a boom adjacent said covered cab adaptable for moving logs to and from the flat bed, the covered cab including within it a first set of controls for maneuvering the log forwarder and a second set of controls for manipulating the boom, and the log forwarder having a height and a width which are less than height and width dimensions that require a road travel permit.

Claims

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1 . A log forwarder comprising:
 a chassis having two sides; a separate series of rollers mounted substantially along the length of each side of the chassis; each series of rollers having an endless track made substantially of elastomeric material that extends around the rollers so as to contact the ground, with the series of rollers extending the ground contact area and weight distribution substantially along the length of the log forwarder;   a flat bed for receiving logs;   a covered cab;   a boom adjacent said covered cab adaptable for moving logs to and from said flat bed;   said covered cab including within it a first set of controls for maneuvering said log forwarder and a second set of controls for manipulating said boom; and   said log forwarder having a height and a width which are less than height and width dimensions that require a road travel permit.   
   
   
       2 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which said covered cab area swivels with said boom. 
   
   
       3 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which a log grapple apparatus is attached to said boom, said log grapple apparatus selected from the group comprising a pair of claws, a hook and chains, and a clamp. 
   
   
       4 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which a platform is attached to said boom. 
   
   
       5 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which the ground pressure of the log forwarder is less than about 3 psi when the log forwarder is empty. 
   
   
       6 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which the ground pressure of the log forwarder is less than about 2.5 psi when the log forwarder is empty. 
   
   
       7 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which said endless tracks are about 28 inches wide. 
   
   
       8 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which said endless tracks are about 33 inches wide. 
   
   
       9 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which said flat bed includes vertical rails or vertical sidewalls. 
   
   
       10 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  further comprising:
 said first set of controls oriented towards the front of the log forwarder and said second set of controls oriented towards the back of said log forwarder;   said second set of controls for manipulating said boom includes controls for maneuvering said log forwarder.   
   
   
       11 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  further comprising an adjustable seat that may be oriented to access said first set of controls or said second set of controls. 
   
   
       12 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  further comprising a first seat oriented to access said first set of controls and a second seat oriented to access said second set of controls. 
   
   
       13 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which the height of the log forwarder is no more than about 13.6 feet. 
   
   
       14 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which the height of the log forwarder is no more than about 13.6 feet when loaded onto a transportation vehicle having a deck height of about 36 inches. 
   
   
       15 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which the width of the log forwarder is no more than about 8.5 feet wide. 
   
   
       16 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which said elastomeric material is rubber. 
   
   
       17 . The log forwarder of  claim 1  in which said endless tracks have metal reinforcements.

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